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Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly Portrait Unveiling

by [email protected] | Dec 6, 2022 | Portraiture, Random Favorites

Investiture of the Portrait of Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly Yesterday was the investiture celebration for the portrait of Chief Justice Marilynn Kelly at the Michigan Supreme Court. I presented the portrait before the full Court. As always, it is a solemn and joyous...

Van Gogh In America

by [email protected] | Dec 4, 2022 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, World View

I went to see Van Gogh in America today with my sister Betsy. Vincent’s family encourages everyone to take selfies with his art, so here goes nothing. More about my experience at Vincent John Doe. It was overwhelming, the amount of great and iconic work we saw in this...

Dogma Whistle

by [email protected] | Nov 13, 2022 | Motivational, World View

I get it. Our experience as Christians is so transformative and profound, we want to share it with others. But when we cross the line into forcing others or coercing them into complying with our dogma, the teachings of Jesus as we understand it, we’re doing more harm...

Vote Tuesday – Democracy is in the Balance

by [email protected] | Nov 6, 2022 | CSA Advocacy, Motivational, World View

Wake up! This isn’t about inflation or “sleepy Joe.” It’s about fascism; it’s about the end of our democratic system, already weakened. Their plan is to tie up the election process; they are planting people who will sow more and more doubt until we give up and finally...

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by [email protected] | Nov 4, 2022 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational

People think getting the right brush, or coolest color or the perfect medium is going to make them better painters. Painting is primarily an eye thing. A stick with the right value will make a far more meaningful mark than the finest sable brush or expensive pigment....

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